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silicon + noun
The company specializes in silicon chips for computers.
这家公司专门生产计算机用的硅芯片。
硅
先理解核心含义，再看它在真实句子里的用法。
硅
a nonmetallic element that is abundant in the earth's crust and used as a semiconductor
The company specializes in silicon chips for computers.
这家公司专门生产计算机用的硅芯片。
一种非金属元素(符号Si),原子序数为14,原子量为28.0855。
A nonmetallic element (symbol Si) with an atomic number of 14 and atomic weight of 28.0855.
该元素的一个原子。
A single atom of this element.
Silicon is a key material in the production of computer chips.
硅是生产计算机芯片的关键材料。
The region's economy relies heavily on silicon-based technology industries.
该地区的经济严重依赖硅基技术产业。
Solar panels often use silicon wafers to convert sunlight into electricity.
太阳能电池板通常使用硅片将阳光转化为电能。
The company specializes in silicon chips for computers.
这家公司专门生产计算机用的硅芯片。
Most semiconductors are made of silicon.
大多数半导体由硅制成。
Silicon is the second most abundant element in the earth's crust.
硅是地壳中第二丰富的元素。
Not this
The chip is made of silicone.
Use this
The chip is made of silicon.
硅（silicon）是一种非金属元素，而硅胶（silicone）是一种聚合物，二者拼写相似但含义不同，此处应指元素硅。
Not this
There are many silicons in this sample.
Use this
There are many types of silicon in this sample.
硅作为物质通常不可数，不应加复数，应使用'types of silicon'或'forms of silicon'来表达多种类型。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
硅芯片
The device uses a tiny silicon chip to process data.
该设备使用微小的硅芯片处理数据。
硅谷
Many tech startups are located in Silicon Valley.
许多科技初创公司位于硅谷。
硅晶圆
Silicon wafers are the base material for integrated circuits.
硅晶圆是集成电路的基础材料。
二氧化硅
Silicon dioxide is a common component of sand and glass.
二氧化硅是沙子和玻璃的常见成分。
硅太阳能电池
Silicon solar cells convert sunlight into electricity efficiently.
硅太阳能电池能高效地将阳光转化为电能。
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联想“硅谷”(Silicon Valley)，硅是电脑芯片的基础材料。
语域：neutral 常见场景：chemistry、electronics、geology 通常用于科技或学术语境，语体中性偏正式。
不可数名词，常指元素硅。
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